I had my son at 7pm on Tuesday night and just came home yesterday morning. After delivering my son the placenta did not just come out like normal. The doctor had to stick his whole hand in and get it out (which took about 20 minutes in all). They had to put me on antibiotics to make sure I didn't get an infection. While at the hospital they had me on Ibuprofen and eventually two 5mg percocets for the pain every 4 hrs. On my discharge day they only wrote me a prescription for Ibuprofen for pain. The problem is that I am still in a lot of pain and the ibuprofen just doesn't help. I've already called the doctors office this morning and all they did was just move me up from 600 mg of ibuprofen to 800 mg. This still hasn't helped any with the pain in my stomach and back. Should I call them back again this afternoon and tell them?? Do you think they will actually listen to me and give me something for the pain?? What am I supposed to do? Thanks.
2006-12-08 05:04:22 · 17 answers · asked by ncaa_champs_05 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I SAY YES CALLTHE DOCTOR BACK AND TELL THEM IT IS NOT WORKING.
2006-12-08 05:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you need to be more stern when you talk to them. The ibuprofen is good for inflamation but it sounds like you need something more than just that. I would tell them again if they don't listen go to the ER and tell them. I hate when they don't listen, it just makes the experience a really bad one. In the mean time rest and maybe some heat like a shower or a pad may help until you can get something.
2006-12-08 05:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh you better believe I'd ring the phone off the hook until they gave me something to actually take the pain away. All iburprofen does is reduce swelling. I've had 3 kids and everytime I got some pain pills without question. You deserve it, especially with the ordeal with your placenta not coming out like it should. Ouch!! Yeah definitley keep calling your doctor until they listen and realize you're in PAIN
2006-12-08 05:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by mandyfaithful 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alot of the time they will only give you perscription pain meds if you had a c-section. I had the same thing delivering my placenta with my thiird child, it wasn't pleasnat I know, has your doctor recommened a silts bath, you will have discomfort for a few weeks, If you think that you cannot function with out some stronger pain meds make an appointment to see your doctor.
2006-12-08 05:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would go with what others said, as well, and let them know that the ibuprofen is not cutting it..and be honest and tell them you would like to try something else.
Also keep in mind, though, that healing takes time and it may very well be that any med won't take away the pain 100%...just curb it to where you can be comfortable and not dying over it.
Let me tell ya.....I had a hell of a time when I tore with my daughter...OMG...that sucked BIG TIME, but it took time to heal (and LOTSSSS of Tucks pads!! LOL!)
2006-12-08 05:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by retrowfmk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT ever give a cat any kind of human medication. Even in small doses it can be toxic to cats. There are very few types of pain medication that even Vets can prescribe because cats are so sensitive. If your cat is not able to use her hind end you need to go to an emergency hospital as soon as possible. Cats are not like dogs where they can go down in their hind end because of arthritis. When cats lose use of limbs there is usually something serious going on.
2016-03-28 23:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't have that much pain. I think you should go in so that they can check you out.
When I had my second, I kept complaining of the pain and (eventually) very heavy periods. They kept telling me it was normal (I knew it wasn't). When they finally saw me 6 months later, I was diagnosed with chronic endometritis, an infection that develops after childbirth.
You absolutely have to INSIST on being seen.
2006-12-08 05:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by CW 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When that happened to me (I had a really bad forceps delivery) I called the doctor and told him that the Ibuprofen was not cutting it and he prescribed percocet for me.
2006-12-08 05:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by Aloe-ish-us 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid to ask for more. I had a c-section and needed more percocet too...they gave me a script for it and I ended up only needing it about 3 more days anyway, but I was sure glad I had it!
2006-12-08 05:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you Breast feeding ? cause that can make a huge difference in the pain meds they give you. If your not .. call that doc back an get you some pain pills !!
2006-12-08 05:13:46 · answer #10 · answered by lilredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them back if it is not working then you need to either bear the pain or see if you can get something stronger.
2006-12-08 05:11:28 · answer #11 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋